Archive: UFC 158

Dana White: Hello, everybody. Thanks for calling in. We appreciate it very much for your time. And I don’t think there’s any shocker, we’re looking for Nick Diaz. We can’t find him, but as soon as we do, we’ll get him on the call. (Instantly) Diaz: Hello? … (mutters) F–ker … Can you hear me?...

A welterweight match-up between former Toronto police officer Sean Pierson (13-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC) and T.J. Waldburger (16-7 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has been added to the upcoming UFC 161 card set for June 15 in Winnipeg, Canada. After a disappointing 1-2 start to begin his UFC career, Sean Pierson has since reeled off back-to-back victories...

Wednesday night, Cesar Gracie spoke with BJPenn.com Radio on a number of hot MMA topics. Gracie is the long-time coach of several of the sport’s top fighters, a team that has gained notoriety for its toughness, its tight-knit camaraderie, and its intense training. Three of Gracie’s high-profile athletes have upcoming fights: Nick Diaz will face...

“In my mind, when I’m at my best I can beat anyone in the world at 170 and I have to prove that. It’s not a matter of who, it’s a matter of when and where for me. Nate Marquardt is a very well-rounded fighter. I couldn’t tell you somewhere he stands out where he’s...

By Evan Stoumbelis Johnny Eduardo has been forced to withdraw from his upcoming UFC 158 bout with Yves Jabouin March 16th due to injury. Eduardo tweeted that a shoulder injury is the cause of his withdrawal. The UFC hasn’t announced whether or not they will find an opponent for Jabouin on such short notice. Eduardo...

Johny Hendricks’ path to the pinnacle of the welterweight division has been quick and devastating for his opponents. Bigg Rigg’s 3 Knockout of the Night performances in his past 5 fights have put him on the cusp of a title shot. See how his focus has never been sharper as he heads into UFC 158.

“My coaches found out that Rory MacDonald got hurt and they jumped all over it. It’s a big fight; it’s a good fight. He’s coming right off a title shot, a title run, all that kind of stuff. “Carlos Condit is the tougher fight and what I’m trying to do is… if I do fight...

Former WEC welterweight champion and UFC interim welterweight champion, Carlos Condit, is a man who has faced both Nick Diaz and Georges St-Pierre. With a rare insight into both their styles, “The Natural Born Killer” believes that GSP will take victory at UFC !58. Here is what Condit told the good guys over at MMAInterviews:...

Immediately after disposing of veteran Jay Hieron in just 36 seconds at UFC 156, former Strikeforce welterweight title contender Tyron Woodley began angling to get a spot on the welterweight heavy UFC 158 card. After Rory MacDonald was injured and forced out of his co-main event rematch opposite Carlos Condit the UFC moved Johny Hendricks out of...

30-year-old Tyron Woodley made his mixed martial arts debut four years ago for a small promotion called Headhunter Productions in Columbia Missouri. After going undefeated in seven amateur bouts, Woodley took on Steve Schnider and won via submission (strikes) in just 69 seconds. Woodley would compete on the regional circuit just once more before being...

Dana White has once again had it up to here with Nick Diaz. During the UFC 157 media scrum, the UFC president answered several questions about Diaz and his lack of cooperation in doing interviews for the upcoming UFC 158, where Diaz is slated to take on champion Georges St. Pierre. Apparently, things have gotten...

Tune in tomorrow night at 7pm eastern to BJPenn.Com Radio as hosts Bryan Levick & Mitch Ciccarelli will discuss Saturday night’s historic UFC 157 card. They will be focusing on the first ever women’s bout in the UFC as Ronday Rousey defends her UFC Bantamweight Championship against Liz Carmouche in the main event. Other...

The UFC’s No. 1 ranked welterweight, Johny Hendricks, is growing tired of champion Georges St. Pierre. Hendricks called out GSP after his last victory but he finds himself on the outside looking in while GSP defends his belt against rival Nick Diaz at UFC 158. Hendricks will be fighting Carlos Condit on March 16, in...

T.J. Dillashaw stepped up to fight bantamweight Issei Tamura at UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz on March 16 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Dillashaw replaced Mitch Gagnon (9-2) for the event. An undisclosed injury forced Gagnon out of the fight against Tamura. Dillashaw (6-1), who is the runner-up for “The Ultimate Fighter...

When Rory MacDonald withdrew from UFC 158 with a neck injury, it left Carlos Condit withour an opponent. Not one to seize an opportunity, Johny Hendricks stepped up and took the co-main event fight. However, this left Hendrick’s original opponent, Jake Ellenberger, in the same position Condit was just in. There was talk of Tyron...

After the news of canadian welterweight, Rory MacDonald pulling out of his UFC 158 bout with Carlos Condit earlier today, Johny Hendricks was named the replacement. Hendricks was previously scheduled to face Jake Ellenberger also at UFC 158, but Ellenberger will now fight a new opponent, likely to be Tyron Woodley. According to MMAJunkie.com, Dana...

Rory MacDonald has been forced to withdraw from his fight against Carlos Condit at UFC 158, as reported by Ariel Helwani. The 23-year-old Canadian suffered an undisclosed injury during his training camp for what was already a highly anticipated rematch versus the “Natural Born Killer”. The welterweights faced each other at UFC 115 in June of 2010....

UFC officials have finalized the bout order for March’s UFC 158 event with a five-fight pay-per-view main card and a sever-fight prelim. UFC 158 takes place on March 16 from the Bell Centre in Montreal. In the main event Georges-St-Pierre will defend his title against longtime rival Nick Diaz. The 12-fight bout order is as...

UFC welterweight, Thiago ‘Pitbull’ Alves hinted at a return to action today via his Twitter today after nearly a year off from fighting due to an injury which forced him out of a UFC 149 bout with Siyar Bahadurzada. When asked by a fan dubbed, @italianUFCfan, Alves responded with a month and a promise...

To check out part one of our exclusive interview with Jim Miller click here: This past week it was announced that Jim Miller would be facing 45 fight veteran Pat Healy at UFC 159 in April in front of his friends and family at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Healy is riding...

After one of their more entertaining shows ever, thanks to the charismatic Bear Frazer and great interviews from Gilbert Melendez and Urijah Faber hosts Mitch Ciccarelli and Bryan Levick are back again this Wednesday night at 8pm eastern. This week your hosts will talk to three exciting fighters and the man who is credited...

The fight people have been clamoring for is finally here! Former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar drops to featherweight to challenge Jose Aldo, plus heavyweight sluggers Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva get their long-awaited grudge match at UFC 156.

“Not only did Nick come, he was on time for everything. I’m pretty sure he didn’t miss any flights. He couldn’t have been cooler. He came there and did what he had to do. He even stuck around and did pictures with the fans after. It was cool.” “I know he hates to do it,...

After one of their more entertaining shows ever, thanks to the charismatic Bear Frazer and great interviews from Gilbert Melendez and Urijah Faber hosts Mitch Ciccarelli and Bryan Levick are back again this Wednesday night at 8pm eastern. This week your hosts will talk to three exciting fighters and the man who is credited...

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